Text to Speech

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1. SPEAK

Speak is a built-in feature of Word 2010, Outlook 2010, PowerPoint 2010 and OneNote 2010, in the language of your version of Office.

For example, if you are using the English version of Office 2010, the English Text To Speech engine is automatically installed.

Quick Access Toolbar Speak command
Quick Access Toolbar Speak command

To Add Speak To Your "Quick Access Toolbar"....

  1. Next to the Quick Access Toolbar, click Customize Quick Access Toolbar:

  2. Click More Commands.

  3. In the Choose commands from list, select All Commands

  4. Scroll down to the Speak command, select it, and then click Add.

  5. Click OK.

  6. When you want to use the text-to-speech command, click the icon on the Quick Access Toolbar.

Now To Convert Text to Speech:

....Highlight the text you want to hear, and then clicking the Speakcommand using your Quick Access Tool


2. "WORD TALK" - An Alternative Application: http://www.wordtalk.org.uk/Home/

WordTalk is a free plug-in developed for use with all versions of Microsoft Word (from Word 97 upwards), which can help people with reading difficulties use Microsoft Word more effectively.

It will speak the text of the document and will highlight it as it goes.


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WordTalk
WordTalk


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  • For people with reading and writing difficulties, having text reinforced by hearing it read aloud can be very useful.

  • Specialised programs have existed to do this for a long time.

  • Contains a talking dictionary to help decide which word spelling is most appropriate.

  • It sits neatly in your toolbar and is highly configurable, allowing you to adjust the highlight colours, the voice and the speed of the speech.